A Christian Girl On the Journey Of Life

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Hey, everyone! Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Have you started making your shopping list? I’ve been planning with my family and I’m really excited to spend the holiday with all of my relatives. I always look forward to Thanksgiving day. Speaking of Thanksgiving, there are so many things to be thankful for! Here are 30 Things I’m Thankful For.

God who has saved me despite the many times I’ve failed.

My family who drives me crazy but I still love them.

Friends who are open and accepting no matter what. The ones who encourage me to be my best every day and help me back up when I fall.

Teachers who work with me to help me get better.

Pastors who will sit with me and walk me through things I may not understand.

Sunday School Leaders who have prayed for me and my family week after week.

Military Families and others who work to keep our country safe.

The changing of the seasons and the beauty that comes with each one.

Vacations and the chance to have a break from the business of life.

Flowers which always cheer me up.

Surprise snail mail from family and friends.

Heaters to keep my home warm.

Socks to keep my feet warm (and for sliding around the floors).

Education and the opportunity to learn.

The wonderful food that my mom makes for me every day!

Cameras and the chance to capture memories in a photo.

Dishwashers! Because who wants to wash all of those pots?

Sunday afternoons full of rest and reading.

Little handwritten notes left in my lunchbox.

Happy moments with family and friends.

Clear nights full of stars and wonder.

The experiences, both good and bad, that have helped me grow into who I am today.

Failures that have helped me learn from my mistakes and encouraged me to do better.

Technology that allows me to communicate with my family all across the world.

Comfortable beds to sleep in!

Family traditions and the memories that come with them.

Books that come with great adventures!

The authors who have inspired me to write.

The many people who love me and pray for me.

All of you who take the time to read my posts! Thank you so much!

What things are you thankful for? What are you looking forward to the most this Thanksgiving? I hope you have a great week!

“Come to me, all who are weary and burdered, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

In a world running faster than ever before, it is important to take the time to rest. This time away from the stress of the world is necessary to your health and gives your mind and body a break from running and deadlines. Full rest and peace can only come from God, but we must be willing to receive it. By taking the time to listen for God’s voice, we are opening ourselves up to His rest and peace. My challenge for you is this: make time to rest in Christ today.

March 27, 2017

Today’s Theme: Trust

Trust is one of the most important things in a relationship. It’s the same for our relationship with God. We have to learn to trust Him and His plans for our lives. That’s my challenge for you this week. :)

Hey, everyone! Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas gift shopping gets stressful sometimes so I created a gift guide to help! Every item is pictured, numbered, and linked so you can find it easily. Enjoy! :)

Every once in a while, we feel down. We can’t laugh at the things we normally do. And sometimes, we don’t even know why this happens. Here are my top 5 ways to get happy fast.

1) Smile. 😄 Smiling tells everyone else that you are happy. Sometimes you have to trick yourself and pretend you are happy even when you’re not.

2) Listen to happy, upbeat music. This one is pretty obvious but it works. I suggest Phillip Phillips, Jason Castro, or Michael Buble.

3) Make a list of everything that was good that day. Whenever we get into that depression state of mind, we tend to think of the negatives in life and not the positives. Turn your mind around and think of all the good things that happened that day. When I’m doing this, I try to come up with at least 30 things that went well. If I can’t think of some, I sit there until I can. Even if it’s little things like ‘I woke up this morning.’ Or ‘I had breakfast this morning.’ Just write and focus on the good.

4) Do something you love. For me, this would be writing. But maybe you don’t like writing, that’s okay, do something you really enjoy, like singing, playing an instrument, running, or drawing.

5) Take a bubble bath/warm shower. The warm water or the relaxedness of the bubbles will calm you down and give you a clear mind. Clear minds = happy thoughts. :)

There you go! If you try any of these suggestions or if you have some suggestions you would want to give, let me know in the comments below.